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South Korean Woman Sentenced for Stealing $500K in Crypto from Partner
South Korean Woman Sentenced for Stealing $500K in Crypto from Partner
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A South Korean woman in her 40s received a two-year prison sentence for embezzling $488,000 worth of cryptocurrency from her sleeping boyfriend. The theft occurred on January 5, with funds converted to approximately 683 million won. Prosecutors confirmed she additionally stole $1,430 in cash.
Local media reports detail how the defendant secretly transferred the digital assets while her partner slept. Though she admitted guilt and claimed partial restitution, court records show 21.9 million won remains outstanding. The sentencing underscores growing crypto-related domestic crimes in South Korea’s stringent regulatory environment.
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